By Beau RuffPopular culture instills in us Washingtonians the concept of “common law marriage.” Beau Ruff,Cornerstone Wealth StrategiesThe concept goes something like this: If a man and a woman live together for more than seven years, then they have a “common law marriage” that might entitle each to certain laws...
By Sean BassingerExpanded job growth, a multi-million dollar airport remodeling project and additional commercial retail developments are among the year’s top accomplishments cited by Tri-City port officals.Port officials say they hope to continue to draw more businesses and increase tourism as they move into 2017.Here’s a roundup of their economic...
By Sean BassingerBusiness continues to boom in the Tri-Cities even as 2016 winds down.City officials in Pasco, Richland, Kennewick and West Richland have seen several signs of continued economic development throughout each city in what’s considered to be the fourth largest metropolitan area in the state.There’s lots to brag about...
By Sean BassingerDavid Nansel’s life took a turn for the worse last year.The Kennewick man was diagnosed with cancer, lost his job and struggled with depression.As he approaches the age of 50, he’s looking ahead to a future he never expected to have.The former dairy industry veteran and software development...
By Don C. BrunellThere are dams that should come down and those that shouldn’t.Hopefully, as the Army Corps of Engineers conducts its review of the 14 federal dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers, that will become abundantly clear.Here is the difference. Don C. BrunellDemolishing the two dams on the...
By Wine News ServiceWashington grape growers and winemakers are wrapping up what is being widely anticipated as the largest harvest in Washington history.Pre-harvest estimates of a quarter-million tons of wine grapes are likely to be exceeded, as the crop has come in heavier than anticipated. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, which...
By Dennis GisiIs it really a seller’s real estate market?Yes!Why?The reason is somewhat lengthy and complicated. Dennis Gisi,John L. Scott Real EstateI am going to start with a 1999 New York Times article written by Steven H. Holmes published in the New York Times, entitled, “Fannie Mae eases credit to...
By Veronica CrakerWhile working at Better Business Bureau serving the Northwest, I’ve had the opportunity to hear from various types of business owners. I’ve chatted with leaders of large establishments like Expedia to smaller productions like the 1899 House Bed & Breakfast in Spokane. Despite their difference in size or...
By Wine News ServiceWe’ve known this all along: Ste. Michelle Wine Estates dominates the Washington wine landscape. But a look at the top wineries in the state drives the point home.Of the top 10 wineries in the state for cases produced, Ste. Michelle owns the top six. On average, Ste....
By Jobetta Hedelman-BeaverDiners who think they know what to expect from Indian food might be surprised if they eat at Pasco’s Love Curry.Owner and chef Homeet Singh said his food is unlike anything else. He said he likes to create different dishes every time he cooks to give diners a...
